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Blacksburg, Virginia 24060
1876 Brooksfield Rd, Blacksburg, VA 24060
Hanover, Virginia 23069
6289 River Rd, Hanover, VA 23069
Chantilly, Virginia 20152
26469 Ticonderoga Rd, Chantilly, VA 20152
Beaverdam, Virginia 23015
12607 Old Ridge Rd, Beaverdam, VA 23015
Harrisonburg, Virginia 22802
2915 Willow Run Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22802
Virginia Beach, Virginia 23456
1136 Sandbridge Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23456
Elkwood, Virginia 22718
18028 Carrico Mills Rd, Elkwood, VA 22718
Fredericksburg, Virginia 22401
1130 Tyler St, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
Nokesville, Virginia 20181
11008 Kettle Run Rd, Nokesville, VA 20181
Williamsburg, Virginia 23188
1502 Bush Neck Rd, Williamsburg, VA 23188
Brodnax, Virginia 23920
1020 Regional Airport Rd, Brodnax, VA 23920
Virginia farming began with Native Americans who grew corn, beans, and squash throughout the state. European colonists at Jamestown started the first permanent English farming in America and discovered that Virginia's climate was perfect for tobacco. Virginia also became known for growing excellent apples in the Shenandoah Valley and for being the birthplace of American wine making. The state's varied geography allowed for diverse farming.
Virginia has several different farming regions from the mountains in the west to the coastal plain in the east. The Shenandoah Valley has rich soil and perfect climate for apples and other crops. The Piedmont region has rolling hills good for tobacco and grapes. The coastal plain has sandy soil and mild climate good for peanuts and other crops.
Virginia apples from the Shenandoah Valley are ready to pick from August through November when the mountain climate makes them crisp and flavorful. You can pick strawberries from May through June when Virginia's spring weather is perfect for berry growing. Wine grapes are ready to harvest in fall when many vineyards let visitors help with picking. The state also grows good peaches, cherries, and other fruits.
Fall is the best time to visit Virginia farms when apples are ripe and the Shenandoah Valley is at its most beautiful. Spring and early summer are great for strawberry picking and visiting farms when the weather is mild. Many farms are in scenic areas with mountain views or historic settings. Virginia farms often combine agriculture with wine making, offering tastings and tours.
May for strawberries, September-October for apples
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